paleographic

adjective

pa·leo·graph·ic ˌpā-lē-ə-ˈgra-fik

variants or paleographical

ˌpā-lē-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl

: relating to writings of former times

paleographically

ˌpā-lē-ə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of paleographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Machines can’t read this yellowed, paleographic writing. —

Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

paleo- + -graphic, after paleography

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of paleographic was in 1833

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“Paleographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paleographic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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Last Updated: 18 Jun 2024 - Updated example sentences

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